Add 4/12 and 56/45
1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 1 11/45
4/12 + 56/45 is 71/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 224/180 = 60 + 224/180 = 284/180 - 284/180 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 4/12 + 56/45 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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